CX frame swap

[gazaddy]

Im looking at swapping out my cx bike frame ( planet x xls) and putting the bits onto a more relaxed drop bar frame . Thinking of the sonder camino al as a cheapish alternative ( don't want to spend loads) . Any ideas on other similar frames welcome.

[Bearbonesnorm]

What have Evans got in the Arkose range? https://www.evanscycles.com/bike-compon ... acle-brand

[PaulE]

Very impressed with my shark CX bike - bought as a frame, forks and wheels for £260ish on eBay... Noticeably slacker than average and surprisingly comfy to ride. Speedy too - very close to KOMs on my commute to work without being totally flat out up the hills.

[gazaddy]

Very impressed with my shark CX bike - bought as a frame, forks and wheels for £260ish on eBay... Noticeably slacker than average and surprisingly comfy to ride. Speedy too - very close to KOMs on my commute to work without being totally flat out up the hills.

I use my cx as commuter also but want something witch has luggage points to use more often and for multi day rides which have planned this year.

[PaulE]

Pretty sure it's got rack mounts - certainly works fine with frame bag, bar bag and seat pack

[Bearbonesnorm]

Arkose LTD frame would probably get my money.

[Bearlegged]

Apparently the Arkose LTD only has routing for Di2, not regular cables, which rather puts it out of the budget frame swap picture.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Apparently the Arkose LTD only has routing for Di2, not regular cables,

Has it? Well there you go, I'd never noticed, must have being too busy pressing buttons

[Bearlegged]

I was surprised, but it's mentioned in the Q&A section:
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-ar ... t-EV304644

I suppose one could always run full length outers, and zip tie the cables on.

[johnnystorm]

I've just handed back a Camino AL after a long term loan. I did a couple of 200k audaxes on it, as well as shorter off road rides. It was a great bit of kit and comfy with 37c Riddlers at 30psi off road and 50psi on it. No slower on an Audax over all than my Arkose on 28c slicks.

[redefined_cycles]

How much slower than a 28c slicks Arkose please Johnny Storm... would it make a good road bike then for 200 milers with minimal offroad/gravelling needed. With 35c or 37c slicks as opposed to knobblies obviously.

Interesting to hear this

[gazaddy]

Apparently the Arkose LTD only has routing for Di2, not regular cables, which rather puts it out of the budget frame swap picture.

Yep noticed that also. I think I've narrowed it down to both sonder camino al and the santiago as both can switch wheels out from 700 + 650 giving more playing options, and longer distance riding...
Cheers guys